SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT OF EXTENSIVE PALM CULTIVATION IN COLOMBIA

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4215/rm2022.e21007

Keywords:

Monocultivo, Agroindustria, Actores

Abstract

Colombia is a world leader in palm cultivation. The predominance of this monoculture has generated several social and environmental impacts. For this reason, we sought to analyze the relationships between the consolidation of the oil palm agribusiness in the state of Cesar, between 1960 and 2016. To achieve the proposed objective, a qualitative analysis was chosen, based on data collected from sources bibliographic, with analysis focused on the discourse and relationship between the actors. 14 actors were identified, highlighting the power exercised by the Colombian State, Indupalma and the media. Funding associations and programs were created to make the country more competitive, however, the relationship with small farmers was vertical and focused on inserting them as partners. However, they are in a system that offers low-paid jobs and poor working conditions.

Keywords: Monoculture, Agroindustry, Actors.

Author Biographies

  • Juana Angélica Felipe Fernandes, Universidad de La Serena, U. Serrena, Chile

    Professional with experience in teaching, environmental education, social projects, laboratory analysis of water sources and effluents, environmental auditing and environmental management in the civil and metal construction industry.

  • Laura Charry Cediel, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Los Rios, Colômbia

    Master in Rural Development at the Austral University of Chile, Valdivia, Los Rios, Colombia

  • Humberto Rojas Pinilla, Potificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia

    Profesor Asociado, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogota, Colombia

  • Lígia de Nazaré Aguiar Silva, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia

    PhD student in Environmental and Rural Studies at the Pontifical Javeriana University - PUJ Bogotá. Master in Geography (UFC). He develops research in the area of renewable energy. Specialist in Geoprocessing and Graduated in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering by the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Campus Maracanaú. She acted as an effective servant of the Municipality of Maranguape in the position of environmental prosecutor. She was an IFCE extension grantee in the Pitaguary Project-A Sustainable Initiative for Income Generation. Geoprocessing Station at INCRA (2013-2014). Technique in the Environment (2014).

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2022-05-23

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Vol. 21 (2022)

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